Danielle Garcia has served as a Project Manager for RenUSA for the last 4 years. Hailing from a multigenerational family in a rural New Mexico town, Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with minors in Philosophy, focusing on Environmental Ethics and Environmental Studies from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
With a profound passion for environmental and social justice, Danielle has spent the past few years leading initiatives across New Mexico, Arizona, Eastern Oregon, and Kansas, focusing on getting wind, solar, and transmission energy projects approved and permitted. She emphasizes proactive engagement with indigenous communities, social justice, and agricultural groups in project areas as key to her and her projects’ success.
Before RenUSA, Danielle served in nonprofits and political campaigns where she played a crucial role in shaping the organizations’ narratives, advocating for sustainable practices, honing her organizational and mobilization skills, and contributing significantly to campaign success. Danielle’s impact extended to campaigns supporting AbleGrid’s Sandia Peak Battery Storage, community solar, and transmission energy projects across New Mexico, Ohio, and Minneapolis. Danielle’s advocacy journey traces back to her previous work in Climate Justice. She engaged low-income and marginalized communities, initiated a grassroots bus riders union, and championed renewable energy campaigns with the Tampa Bay Climate Alliance. Her diverse portfolio reflects a dedication to positive change through building sustainable communities or advocating for cleaner energy solutions. Danielle is currently based in Los Lunas, New Mexico.